I pondered this same internal argument for months, but I relented and traded in my gorgeous 991.2 GT3 RS Miami WP, for a PTS Oslo 992 RS being built in early Dec.

With the windows down the induction added to the engine sounds was so magical for me on the 991.2. I will miss that!

 

I’m comparing reported lap times, like Porsche’s Nurburgring times.

 

My bet is this post won't age well. The 992.1 3RS is maxed with it's powerplant and suspension/aero...they're gonna have to add power in another way. We'll see soon enough.

I'd bet you're right if you make that same comment about the 992.1 GT3 when the .2 comes out though

 

My Order is in! Should arrive in California sometime in April.




Jerry Zaiden 992 GT3RS

 

Porsche always come up with new things up their sleeves just like how the 991.2 GT3RS was more desirable than the 991.1 GT3RS whatever changes/additions Porsche makes, the cycle will continue.

 

I agree that historically the facelift cars are almost always more desirable but from what I'm hearing the 992 may be different depending on what you want out of the car. Of course the .2 3RS will be quicker around a circuit but I think Porsche finally hit a wall big enough with its powerplant/aero that it will need some kind of power adder (hybridization or turbo) on the 3RS to give it a proper gap over the predecessor. Time will tell. My guess is the 992.1 is the last pure ICE 3RS made. I'm sure a mild hybrid, if that's the route they take, will be epic as well, in it's own way....but we know people love to chase the "last of" anything. See 993 for last air cooled or 997 Turbo for last manual

 

The Ring is not a good comparison, too much straight driving, the DF works against the 992. Take it to real race tracks like Spa, Portimao, Zandvoort etc. and you will see the significant delta. 992 feels closer to a race car, 991 more of a road car feel. You can stay close to a 991 Cup on Zandvoort in 992 RS, a 991 RS is dumped after a few corners, especially through the high speed corners.

 

is 4.2l out of the question for .2 RS?

 

It defo needs more power, feels underpowered, you really lack accel from 170/180kph.

 

Would be nice
But I think it’s needs more than a little lift, needs more like 200+ extra bhp. Can’t wait to get GT2RS, will be yummy with real power in the 992 RS chassis.

 

Everyone wants to believe it but it's extremely unlikely

 

3RS with 575-600bhp would be such a nice sweet spot. Have a 2RS in the garage and 700bhp is nice but I prefer the NA 500-520bhp cars myself. If Porsche could maintain the nature of the 3RS with 575-600bhp boy that would be fun

 

Man. I remember when I thought 400hp was too much power. Hence, I go back to tracking my S2000 once in awhile to remind me where I came from.

 

Not a chance of happening. My guess is that the .2 power will be bumped to 535-540hp, max 550hp.

 

where is everyone getting their allocation from... i tried several dealers they all wanted 150K over.......with all due respect **** them